Saturday, February 26, 2022
I first met Debbie as the Kindergarten teacher of her son Noah. The love that she had for her boys was evident right from the start. In the three years that I taught Noah (JK, SK, and Grade 1), Debbie and I grew closer in the parent and teacher relationship. Then when we discovered we were both Christians, we grew to be friends, sharing many joys and concerns. Noah came to know my husband Hal from his occasional drop ins, to the classroom. For some reason Noah took to him and would run over and give him a big hug. This was a source of great pleasure for Debbie, to see the connection between the three of us. It was such a delight when she and the boys started attending KCC, bringing with her the fullness of joy that she had, just being in the house of her Lord ... her smile would lighten up the sanctuary! (Rhoda)
I remember the first (or second) time Debbie brought the boys to church. I was just starting the sermon when Noah walked up onto the stage and curled himself inside the pulpit between my legs and proceeded to take a nap. I finished the service with Noah happily inside the pulpit. Best service ever!
I remember the times spent with Debbie and the discussions we had about her faith and her boys. She always had a smile and a list of difficult questions waiting for me when I entered her room. I remember the bible studies where she attended via ipad .. she was such an important part of our study. (Pastor Hal)
We moved away from Ontario a few years ago, and can not attend the service for Debbie, but we wish to send our heartfelt sympathy to Debbie's family, knowing how much she was loved and will be dearly missed. Noah, you and Christopher were the apple of her eye!
In His Love, Pastor Hal and Rhoda Arthurs
